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Start Your Financial Education Journey
How Money Smart Are You? A Financial Education Game
A set of 14 short games covering everyday financial topics. The FDIC Money Smart program helps people of all ages build financial skills and strengthen banking relationships.
Credit Reports and Scores & Accessing Your Free Credit Report
Credit reports can affect mortgage rates, credit approvals, rentals, homeownership, and even job applications. Get a free copy every 12 months from each credit reporting company.
Car Buying Basics & Major Purchases
Major purchases like appliances, a car, or a home affect your finances long and short term. Before buying, pause and research your options to make informed decisions.
Buying a Home or Housing Assistance
Buying a home is a major investment. Research each step of the process to build confidence. You can also review resources for homebuyers, renters, homeowners, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
Managing Your Money Well & Create A My Spending & Savings Plan
Create a spending plan that lets you pay your living expenses today while saving for tomorrow for major purchases. You can even find tips and ideas for setting aside money in an emergency fun.
FDIC Consumer Response Center & FDIC Insurance, Protect Your Money
The FDIC Consumer Response Center provides information to help protect consumers, support economic inclusion, and connect people to financial resources. Learn how FDIC insurance protects your money.
Smart Ways to Save and Grow Your Money
GetBanked & BankOn Accounts
A bank account keeps your money safe and gives fast access to funds. Bank On certified accounts help more households reduce fees and enter the financial mainstream.
Saving & Investing
Saving for emergencies, retirement, or other needs can be easier with simple strategies. Investment values (stocks, bonds, securities) rise and fall with the market, learn the basics before investing.
Invest America
Every America child gets an investment account. Millions will receive $250 to get started. See if your child qualifies.
NEST Direct 529 College Savings Plan or compare all states 529 accounts
A 529 plan is a type of investment account you can use to save for qualified education expenses. If you're a Nebraska taxpayer, NEST Direct 529 also have additional tax benefits.
Saving for Retirement is Key & 10 Ways to Prepare for Retirement
Financial needs change through all stages of your life. The one constant focus as we age could be on saving for retirement years. As you begin your retirement plan, there are several things to consider.
Unlock Your Path to Wealth and New Opportunities
Free VITA Tax Preparation, Do-It-Yourself Tax Option, Taxpayer Help & IRS Tax Advocate
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to individuals who earn $69,000 or less or $89,000 or less for the do-it-yourself options.
Small Business Education & Find a Free Local Small Business Counselor
SBA sponsored training and coaching can help at any stage of business development. Connect with a local SBA resource partner.
Occupation Finder, Info for All Job Seekers & American Job Center, Lincoln NE
Compare over 800 occupations, including training needs, growth, and median pay. CareerOneStop offers career exploration, training, job search tools, and local help. Contact your local American Job Center for assistance.
College Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics & Nebraska Colleges & Universities
Education and training can lead to better payingjobs but require major time and financial commitments. Use available tools to research and compare your options.
Federal Student Aid & FASFA Application
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.
Help for Your Home and Family
Apply for Nebraska Programs Through iServe Portal & Government Benefits
Use the benefit finder tool or search by category to learn which benefits you and your family may be eligible for and how to apply. A reminder that you can search for local benefits at Search 211 Resources Online.
Nebraska I HUD.gov & NIFA Resources
Search Nebraska HUDfor housing, rental, repair, weatherization and utility assistance. The Nebraska Investment Finance Authory (NIFA) offers resources for who you are and what you need.
Legal Aid of Nebraska and Legal Services & Elder Rights
Legal Aid of Nebraska makes hope, dignity, and justice available to low-income Nebraskans by providing free legal help. Additional legal and elder services at Legal Services & Elder Rights.
Nebraska HHS Behavioral Health & Nebraska HHS Recovery
Nebraska HHS Behavioral Health can connect you to providers, services, and self-advocacy tools. For immediate crisis or suicidal thoughts, call or text 9-8-8.
Nebraska HHS Aging and Disability Resource Center & United Way 211 Nebraska
Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) help Nebraskan's 60 years and older adults and people with disabilities of all ages and their support systems find support services.
Search 211 Resources Online or Simply Dial 211 or Review Nebraska Find Help
Call 211 anytime for free or search online for confidential help with needs such as bills, food, transportation, health clinics, housing, or crisis support. Assistance is available in 180+ languages. The Nebraska Find Help can direct you to housing, food, medical care, job training and more in Nebraska.